Jan 20th- 26th

20^th- Tonight I went to a doTERRA Slim & Sassy class. It was fun to go to a class again, it’s been awhile. It made me want to teach my own class.  

Tonight I went to a doTERRA Slim & Sassy class. It was fun to go to a class again, it’s been awhile. It made me want to teach my own class. My good friend Ashlee (hey Ash!), suggested a GNO and it’s kind-a a great idea. I will try to put one together and see what happens. Tonee (the teacher) talked about a lifestyle changes and body wraps… doesn’t that sound like fun?! I think so! I think I would talk about the same thing but in my life. I hope to have some fun things planned for the next few months.

21^st- After all I could do (and mom too), mom asked dad to give me a blessing, and it really helped.

22^nd- It scares me to think about having an organ removed. I would prefer to live with my organ, even if it’s a damaged one.

Well I kind-a went to institute. About 6pm I started feeling a little sick, by 8pm (while in class) I was feeling really sick! Peter and I left early so I could get some oils in me. I took some and started a HOT bath. It helped for a little but then it got really bad… To sum up the next few HOURS… I was in a lot of pain. After all I could do (and mom too), mom asked dad to give me a blessing. It helped. I was sick for a little longer but at least I didn’t think I was going to die. Ok I knew I wasn’t going to die but I was in some serious pain, it reminded me of only one other experience, when I ended up in the ER. It wasn’t that bad but people, it was close.

           My mom thinks I had a gallstone, and I’m inclined to agree, either way I’m just happy that it’s over and that I got at least two hours of sleep. It’s time for me to refocus my oils on my gallbladder.  Yes, I still want to do this naturally, yet it seems rather hard to do. I should probably go to the doctor and see what he says. It scares me to think about having an organ removed. I would prefer to live with my organ, even if it’s a damaged one. I guess I’m weird like that. I’ve been rather sore all day, it’s kind-a what happens we you have a really long night of pain.

I’m super bummed I missed institute though. I really wanted to hear about what the Islamic people believe. Cause I don’t really know. I guess I’ll have to read the manual or something. I will fill you in if I ever do it!

             

23^rd- I feel BRAVE… that may sound silly, but I’m excited for the changes that are happening and that I got to be apart of them.

            THE FLOORING PASSED!!! Since November I have been working on putting together a bid (three) for the ECR board. I REALLY wanted new flooring, so I took it upon myself to do it. I went through a dozen different companies and finally choose three, but I fell for one of them. So I put the presentation together to reflect that flooring. I think it’s going to look so amazing!! I’m just SO excited!! One year ago, if someone told me I would be heading the light renovation of a Resort, I would of laughed and laughed. But look at me now, I was able to redesign the flooring, the lighting, and I’m working on some if the décor in the main entrance of the lodge. I feel BRAVE… that may sound silly, but I’m excited for the changes that are happening and that I got to be apart of them.

24^th- Dad and Mom came to the rescue! We ran out and started handing out my business card with the pens until they came.

25^th- People would just stop walking and tell me they thought the centerpieces were beautiful. It made me feel good; it was a little confidence booster.

            The other wedding show was this past weekend. It was busy but we still had some slow hours. I made some great new connections. I now have a florist, caterer, and a cake person (I get excited about the little things in life)! Once we were done setting up (it was the same set up as the last show), we went out to lunch and on a mission to find a steamer. We went to noodles & company, I had a whole wheat pasta and balsamic dressing, which was interesting. Side note: you may not remember but I helped Natasha come up with a new word for this year, Adventurous.  Neither of us had been there and she isn’t allowed (really she can do whatever she wants) to order anything she has ever had before. That way she is trying new things! Anyways it was positive for her (I don’t remember what she ordered, a bisque and a pita sandwich thing).

            The show on Friday was a bit slower, but still busy. I forgot the BROCHURES… yup I’m cool like that. Dad and Mom had to come to the rescue! We ran out and started handing out my business card with the pens until they came. It was GREAT of my parents to help out! By Saturday night we only had three left. (We did hide some to make sure that the more interested brides would have one). Natasha was shocked and happily surprised. She said that last year they made 200 flyers and went home with leftover. We passed out over 300 and that doesn’t include all the business cards.

            I have seven consultations booked and we still have most of June and July open for booking. I did tell Natasha I would be very happy of we took July off for weddings though J. It was nice to hear when people would stop and ask to take a picture of our booth because they thought it was beautiful. Or they wanted me to come do their centerpieces at another location. People would just stop walking and tell me they thought the centerpieces were beautiful. It made me feel good; it was a little confidence booster.

            Oh so the food, yes I like food, and yes I like to talk about food. On Friday we decided to go to Joes Crab Shack. Natasha has NEVER had fish, EVER. She was incredibly nervous! We were blessed to have a very friendly and understanding waitress. Natasha decided to have crab and the waitress, Jennifer, even showed her how to crack them and everything. We also had shrimp, but they weren’t shelled, so she wasn’t having that. She did try it, but I thought she might never eat it again if she has to shell them. It was a fun night of new experiences.

            On Saturday we decided on something a little less adventurous (we were going to have Ti) and settled on a place called “Southwestern Grill Cantina”. It was horrible. The food wasn’t good, the service was horrible, and it is one I would suggest going to again. BUT the really neat things were the fan’s (they weren’t on, it was freezing)!! They were the coolest!! They were really old and had a pulley system/motory thing to get them to work. Seriously the neatest fans I’ve ever seen. I wish I had taken a picture.

            It was kind-a a long weekend, but I feel really good about the work we did and I’m excited to see the results in the weddings! I already know some things I would/will change for next year.

26^th-“Valjean opened his eyes in astonishment. “Really? You know what I was called?” “Yes,’ replied the Bishop, ‘you are called my brother.’”

            Today was a good Sabbath. We heard from the Pugsley family about the Book of Mormon during sacrament meeting. It was a great reminder of what is important and how to do it. I need to be better at this! I will be better! It’s part of my mini goals- Study.

            Then in Family History we learned about the research part of FamHis. It reminded me that I really want to go to the library and see if they can help me.  I think I need to try to work on a time to meet with my Grandma Summers and find out a bit about her history (at least what she can remember). I was able to help someone answer a few questions though, so that was rather exciting!! I chickened out talking to the co-chairs about me “Who do you think you are?” spotlight. I will do it though! I think I needed to run it by a few people to see if they would do it, to see if it was realistic. I think it is!

            Whitney Butters taught in relief Society today. It was Bishop Gerald Causse; Ye Are No More Strangers, talk from General Conference Oct. 2013. It was about service and love. “Valjean opened his eyes in astonishment. “Really? You know what I was called?” “Yes,’ replied the Bishop, ‘you are called my brother.’” Then one of my favorite lines from Les Mis, “To love another person is to see the face of God.” This last quote wasn’t in his talk but applied to the thought that when you serve others you love them, and when you love them you understand the Love of God just that much more. It was a great reminder to do my visiting teaching.

            After church I was chatting with Leslie, Meleea, and Brittany and they all said they would like to come to a class where we talk about healthy lifestyles. It was encouraging to hear and made me feel the importance/need to start working on a class, or a couple, to chat about motivation and change. Good things to work on!